Is Lowton Women's Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lowton Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 703004) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Lowton Women's Institute's charity number?

Lowton Women's Institute's charity number is 703004. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 703004?

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Does Lowton Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Lowton Women's Institute?

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When was Lowton Women's Institute registered as a charity?

Lowton Women's Institute was entered on the register on 8 June 1990.

Registered charity · No. 703004

Lowton Women's Institute

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Lowton Women's Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Lowton Women's Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2026-08-31: £3,865
Reported spending · year ending 2026-08-31: £4,781
Registered charity number: 703004
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Leigh
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: charitycommission.gov.uk

Quick answer

Lowton Women's Institute (number 703004) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Lowton Women's Institute do?

Promotion of life better lifestyle for women

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lowton Women's Institute

Answers Lowton Women's Institute gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Lowton Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 June 1990
Where it says it operates: Wigan · Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Lowton Women's Institute registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lowton Women's Institute yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lowton Women's Institute. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Lowton Women's Institute?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lowton Women's Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lowton Women's Institute as a registered charity (number 703004) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Lowton Women's Institute's charity number?: Lowton Women's Institute's charity number is 703004. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 703004?: Search 703004 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Lowton Women's Institute do?: Promotion of life better lifestyle for women
Does Lowton Women's Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lowton Women's Institute. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Lowton Women's Institute?: Lowton Women's Institute's website listed in our register data is http://charitycommission.gov.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Lowton Women's Institute?: The register does not record Lowton Women's Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Lowton Women's Institute registered as a charity?: Lowton Women's Institute was entered on the register on 8 June 1990.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.